Television

Local TV festival to go global

The 10th Sichuan TV Festival is seeking a more international platform for TV programs.

NBC Universal's Graboff says TV windows collapsing

Traditional television viewing patterns are collapsing and the industry needs to quickly figure out how to profit in a world where people can watch TV shows anytime, anywhere, NBC Universal's TV chief said.

Vic Mizzy, who wrote 'Addams Family' theme, dies

The songwriter who wrote the catchy theme songs to "The Addams Family" and "Green Acres" television shows has died. Vic Mizzy was 93.

20 years on, Simpsons still sizzling

The arrivals-line carpet leading into Barker Hangar was yellow - appropriate, given the night's honorees: Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie Simpson, all on hand on Sunday to celebrate 20 years of The Simpsons.

CBS News pays tribute to late '60 Minutes' creator

At the end, there were too many stories to keep television news pioneer Don Hewitt's memorial service to 60 minutes.

D'oh! Bash marks 'The Simpsons' 20th anniversary

Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie Simpson, all on hand to celebrate 20 years of "The Simpsons."

Megan Fox,Johnny Depp and other celebs at "scream awards" in L.A.

Megan Fox accepts the Best Sci-Fi Actress award onstage during Spike TV's Scream 2009 held at the Greek Theatre on October 17, 2009.

Depp, Richards light up Spike TV's 'Scream 2009'

A larger-than-life snowglobe filled with murderous little girls, a "Battlestar Gallactica" spaceship and comic-book legend Stan Lee flying overhead on a bouquet of giant balloons — just a few signs that Spike TV's "Scream 2009" is different from other awards shows.

`Simpsons' contest lets winner create character

"The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series.

Turco, Bostwick ready to scale NBC's "Mountain"

Paige Turco and Barry Bostwick will star in "The Mountain," a two-hour movie for NBC.

Ted Turner says he'd like to run CNN again

No knock on his "good friend" Jeff Bewkes -- or on Superman -- but Ted Turner wishes he was running Time Warner so that he could make some changes at Cartoon Network and CNN, the cable news channel he founded 19 years ago.

Monty Python reunite in NY on 40th anniversary

The Monty Python comedy team, the world-renowned British troupe celebrating its 40th anniversary, was honored with a special award on Thursday for its contribution to film and television.

`Simpsons' contest lets winner create character

"The Simpsons" is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others yellow with envy by creating a character for the animated TV series.

Los Premios MTV gala honors best Latin pop, rock

MTV rolled out its raucous red carpet to honor the best of the year's pop, rock and reggaeton from Latin America with its eighth annual Los Premios MTV awards in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Tina Fey explains being a 24-year-old virgin

“30 Rock” creator and star, Tina Fey, has a slew of Emmys under her belt, but she also has the distinction of being grouped with supermodel Adriana Lima, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Brooke Shields – all alleged members of the celebrities who remained virgins until their 20s club!

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Rolling Stones’ Wood arrested for assault

Aging rocker Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones was released on bail Thursday after being arrested for possible domestic assault.